With his arms tucked tightly in his pockets, Jaejoong watched as he left footprints on the snow covered ground with

every step he took. Wrapped up tightly with the adequate amount of accessories to disguise himself, he roamed the

cold, quiet streets of Japan, wanting to spend the last remaining hours of Christmas alone.

Suddenly stopping in his tracks to admire the beautiful neon lights decorating the streets, Jaejoong giggled at the mist

that formed with every breath he took.

Continuing with is stroll, he peeked into the warm cafés that he passed by, watching as couples sat cuddled together,

holding a cup of hot chocolate in their hands. Smiling at the sight, he carried on, enjoying the only song that was on

replay in his ipod.

Winter Rose.

Jaejoong stepped casually onto the frozen bridge, shutting his eyes, reminiscing in the memories of back when

everything was fine. Back when they were five…

“BooJae! Look what I got you for Christmas!” Yunho squealed as he held a red box, running towards me.

Melting at his warm smile, I took the box and studied it before gently opening it.

“Jaejae jaejae! I love you! I love you!” a cute little bear wearing a Christmas hat squealed as I fully lifted the

lid.

Momentarily shocked at this sight, I slowly lifted my head, eyes meeting with Yunho’s. “Yunho… I…” flushed

with embarrassment, my cheeks started to heat up.

Without a word, Yunho cupped my face in his large, comforting hands, leaning in slowly. With his lips resting

lightly on mine, he whispered, “I love you, BooJae…” before pressing those soft, delicate lips onto mine.

Shutting my eyes, I savoured every single moment of that innocent yet passionate kiss.

On that very cold Christmas night, with snow piling up outside, people in cars honking at each other

desperately trying to get home to be with their families; none of these things mattered anymore at that very

moment. The warmth of Yunho’s hug just engulfed me in nothing but pure sweetness as I buried my head in

his broad chest.

“I love you Yunho…”

Sighing, a warm teardrop streaked slowly down Jaejoong’s face. Reaching up to wipe that lonely tear away, he

shivered as a gust of wind blew past. Feeling his numb hands, Jaejoong desired for Yunho to be right here beside

him, holding onto his hand with his own warm one, telling him that everything would be fine.

There’s no turning back already. Everything will stay the way it is. No point in crying over it. What can that change?

Snickering at himself, Jaejoong continued on his endless walk, coincidentally passing by the temple where all five of

them once wrote their wishes on those small wooden blocks and tied them up along with the others.

Recalling the member’s adorable, innocent wishes, believing that their wishes would really come true, Jaejoong

couldn’t help but smile to himself.

Watching as the others hung up their wooden blocks, holding so much faith in the authenticity of its ability to

really grant wishes, Jaejoong couldn’t help but giggle at the sight.

Secretly peeking at the members’ wishes due to their paranoia in the fact that the wooden block would lose

its “power” if someone saw their wish, Jaejoong chuckled to himself.

Changmin: I wish I had an endless supply of food whenever and wherever I want it! And for Jaejoong hyung

to NEVER EVER stop cooking for me! ^~^ And… I wish that we would be together forever as five! It hurts to

be apart…

Yoochun: I wish Junsu would just look at me! Aren’t my hints obvious enough? :( I also wish that we would

always be with each other and stick together through thick and thin! DB5K FOREVER! ^~^

Junsu: I wish… Yoochun would realise my feelings for him someday. He treats me really well but maybe he

just treats me as a brother, nothing else… :( Also, I want for the five of us to continue TOGETHER for

another 10 years! Or maybe even 50! Eukyangkyang! ^~^

Yunho: I wish that we’ll always be together no matter what and nothing will be able to break us apart. I wish

that I’ll be able to protect TVXQ and keep all five of us going. I also wish that BooJae will never give up on

our love. I love you Jae! ^~^

Reading the wishes of the other members, Jaejoong himself too wanted to make a wish, despite not being

convinced of its usefulness. Bending down to scribble down his short and simple wish, Jaejoong hung it up

and caught up with the rest of them

“I wish, no matter what obstacles the five of us meet, we will always keep the faith.”

Stepping out from the shop after purchasing one of the wooden blocks, Jaejoong sat down to write his wish, but this 

time, with a different kind of belief.

“I wish I could fix everything. I wish Yunho would never ever lose faith in our love. I wish that we could become five

again. I wish I could simply reverse time…”

Checking his watch for the time, he determined it time to head back before Yoochun and Junsu began to worry.

Sticking his worries in one corner of his heart, Jaejoong put on the widest smile he could and left.

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Stepping out from where he had been hiding, a tall, handsome man walked towards the very wooden block Jaejoong

had just hung up, taking it down and reading it.

Gently sliding it into his pocket, tears formed in his eyes as he whispered silently.

“Don’t worry BooJae. I promise you that we will be five again. I love you…”

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MERRY CHRISTMAS! <3